Richard P. BourdonJune 22, 1928-June 15,1996Dick Bourdon, founder of Flock Fibers, Inc. of North Walpole, NH died Thursday night, June 13 (June 15 according to social security records), 1996, following a lengthy illness. He was 67 years old. Mr. Bourdon will be well remembered by many people in the flock industry for his innovations, generosity, and affability.In 1963, Dick Bourdon, along with Bill Clarke and Wes Gaddes started Flock Fibers, Inc. Following the deaths of his partners Mr. Clarke (in 1964) and Mr. Gaddes (in 1966), Dick Bourdon took on the sole management of Flock Fibers, Inc. At Flock Fibers, Mr. Bourdon contributed to the development of the American flocking industry, both with his own innovations and through his selfless support of industry colleagues. “Dick Bourdon was a father and mentor in the industry,“ said Peter Hadley, a member of the executive committee of the American Flock Association, “He was a quiet hero in the trade. He didn’t want the glory, but he did the work. He was always there for the flock family.” The American Flock Association has establishing the memorial Dick Bourdon Flock Fund for flocking education at UMass Dartmouth. |